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Stirling Square bolts on Austrian firm to 3SI(3)Stirling Square Capital Partners, a mid-market buyout firm backed by Citigroup, has moved to consolidate the financial security market by making a European bolt-on acquisition for portfolio company 3SI Security Systems.
- KKR jumps on the go-public bandwagon(3)
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is reportedly looking to join Blackstone as a listed company, while Apollo Management is also thought to be pursuing an offering
- Buyout giants pull out of race for Coles
TPG, Carlyle and Blackstone have pulled out of the formal race for Coles, an Australia-listed retailing group, but their consortium has indicated an interest in discussing an alternative investment structure.
- Hollick warns government; Cohen calls for tax increase
Two of the UK industry’s heavyweights have spoken out ahead of the UK parliamentary hearing today. KKR’s Lord Hollick called on the government to reduce tax, while Sir Ronald Cohen said the capital gains tax should increase on carry on funds above £500m.
- Three Delta ups stake in Sainsbury’s to 25%(3)
The investment vehicle of Qatari property investment fund Three Delta has upped its stake in Sainsburys. The FTSE 100 listed UK supermarket’s shares leapt by nearly 5 percent, as speculation suggested a takeover bid was forthcoming.
- Injaz Mena makes bumper return on electronic payments firm(3)
Injaz Mena, an investment company based in the United Arab Emirates, made a 63 percent return in 14 months from its investment in Frankfurt-listed electronic payments company Smarttrac, demonstrating why there has been so much private equity interest in the sector.
- Boots pension trustees win £1bn pledge from KKR(2)
Alliance Boots pension scheme trustees have reached a settlement from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts which secures the scheme for the next ten years. The agreement comes two days before the trustees reportedly planned to challenge KKR’s accepted takeover bid.
- Tchenguiz doubles Sainsbury’s stake
The property entrepreneur has doubled his stake in the grocer to 11 percent, prompting questions whether a takeover strategy may be in the works.
- Stirling Square bolts on Austrian firm to 3SI(2)
Stirling Square Capital Partners, a mid-market buyout firm backed by Citigroup, has moved to consolidate the financial security market by making a European bolt-on acquisition for portfolio company 3SI Security Systems.
- BC seals $16bn Intelsat deal(3)
BC Partners, a publicity-shy European buyout firm, has followed its acquisition of estate agent Foxtons by agreeing to buy Intelsat, the world’s largest commercial satellite operator. It is the firm’s biggest deal to date.